Description

Le Creuset’s colorful braiser is ideal for searing, slow cooking, simmering, sautéing, baking, braising meats, preparing short ribs, stews, marinating, poaching, browning and much more! Its unmatched versatility and superior cooking performance make it an addition to your kitchen that you’ll use every day.

HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

At the Le Creuset foundry in northern France, molten iron is sand-cast from a single mold that’s destroyed after use, explaining why no two pieces are exactly alike. The Le Creuset cast-iron braiser is sand-cast, painstakingly polished and finished by hand, then sprayed with two coats of enamel and fired twice. No other procedure yields cookware that performs as well.

EVENLY CONDUCTS AND RETAINS HEAT

Since Le Creuset’s enameled cast-iron cookware evenly distributes heat, the braiser is perfect for searing, simmering, sautéing, and braising meats. It combines the versatility of a wide cooking area with the precision and control of a heat-retaining lid. A flat base allows for poaching, searing, roasting, stir-frying, and browning, and is also great for everything from rich risottos and spicy curries to jasmine rice and more. We think this might be one of the most versatile pieces of cookware we’ve ever tested.

THE BEST MATERIALS FOR A LIFETIME OF USE

The smooth, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking, while the durable interior sand enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling. The interior sand enamel is the best formulation on the market today. Perfect for cooking with moisture, it’s also the easiest to clean.

DESIGNED TO MAKE COOKING AND SERVING EASIER

A re-engineered lid makes sure it stays more securely in place and locks in more flavors and aromas. Built-in lid stabilizers create a no-slide fit, and the slip-resistant composite knob is heat resistant to 500°F. Oversized handles (now 45% larger) provide even weight distribution and a secure grip, so you can easily transport the pot from stovetop to oven to table—even while wearing oven mitts.

With a wide range of sizes and vibrant colors, you’re sure to find just the right one—whether you’re making dinner for two or serving a holiday feast. Suitable for all heat sources: electric, gas, halogen, and induction.

Broiler, freezer, stovetop and oven-safe to 500°F. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in France.

Customer Reviews

I've been lusting after this piece for years! I have been collecting le creuset for over 10 years now and I have never been let down! I know my kids someday will be fighting over these and they'll probably have to pry them out of my dead cold hands of I'm still cooking to the end!

Purchased as a gift for my son who loves to cook. I have had this piece of Le Creuset for several years and really love the versatility. Le Creuset cooks everything wonderfully! Everyone should own this wonderful cookware.

My husband loves to cook and we are investing in quality, heirloom cookware. It is his birthday, so we are adding the Le Creuset braiser to his cookware collection. It's an investment -- his parents and in-laws are contributing to the gift!

Purchased as a gift for my son who loves to cook. I have had this piece of Le Creuset for several years and really love the versatility. Le Creuset cooks everything wonderfully! Everyone should own this wonderful cookware.

My husband loves to cook and we are investing in quality, heirloom cookware. It is his birthday, so we are adding the Le Creuset braiser to his cookware collection. It's an investment -- his parents and in-laws are contributing to the gift!

Does Le Creuset make a braiser that has a wider internal diameter than the 5 quart braiser? I'm looking for something that can sear a large amount of beef, but without doing two batches, and then it can go directly to the oven. Thanks....

BEST ANSWER:RobertI purchased the 5qt for my son who cooks for a family of 5. He uses it constantly. The 5 qt is huge! I personally own the 3 qt brasier and find that it holds large amounts of anything I'm cooking. It is a great addition to any kitchen and well worth the cost many times over. Anything wider would probably not fit standard burners. I hope this helps.

BEST ANSWER:RobertI purchased the 5qt for my son who cooks for a family of 5. He uses it constantly. The 5 qt is huge! I personally own the 3 qt brasier and find that it holds large amounts of anything I'm cooking. It is a great addition to any kitchen and well worth the cost many times over. Anything wider would probably not fit standard burners. I hope this helps.

I have had both for several months and definitely prefer the casserole with the glass lid. While I still use both, I find myself reaching for the glass lid casserole more often because it is a bit lighter and it's more convenient to not be lifting the lid to check the status of a recipe.

BEST ANSWER:I have not made paella in the 5 qt braiser, but several chefs on FoodNetwork TV use enameled cast iron cookware for paella, so the short answer is, yes you can. The 5 qt size should accommodate most paella recipes.Bruce, Aug 19 2016

BEST ANSWER:I have not made paella in the 5 qt braiser, but several chefs on FoodNetwork TV use enameled cast iron cookware for paella, so the short answer is, yes you can. The 5 qt size should accommodate most paella recipes.Bruce, Aug 19 2016

I bought this as a gift for my daughter specifically as a paella pan, but it is excellent for preparing large meal portions. Depending on the size of your family, you should get the appropriate size for you.

I found this sizing info on Zappo's website which came from Le Creuset:===============================The 5 Qt. Signature Braiser from Le Creuset� is the perfect family size for breaking down tough cuts of meat and tenderizing fresh vegetables.Lid features an ergonomic, composite knob and built-in lid stabilizers for a secure, no-slide fit.Oversized handles provide even weight distribution and a secure grip.Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking.Interior enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling while the sand coloring makes it easy to monitor your food to prevent burning and sticking.Suitable for all kinds of stove tops.Oven safe up to 500� F.Made in France.Capacity: 5 qtPot depth: 5.75 inPot diameter: 13 inHandle length: 2 inWeight: 12.9 lbs================The answer to my question is that the depth is 5.75 inches

A shopper
on Mar 23, 2014

BEST ANSWER:This braiser is definitely not 5.75"" deep. For some perspective, Le Creuset's 7.75qt round French oven is only 5"" deep, and French ovens are significantly deeper than braisers, as the idea behind a braiser is to be shallow. It's possible that it has an overall height (including lid & handle) of 5.75"", but the depth of the braiser itself is 3.5""

BEST ANSWER:This braiser is definitely not 5.75"" deep. For some perspective, Le Creuset's 7.75qt round French oven is only 5"" deep, and French ovens are significantly deeper than braisers, as the idea behind a braiser is to be shallow. It's possible that it has an overall height (including lid & handle) of 5.75"", but the depth of the braiser itself is 3.5""